HyperDic: american_watercress

English > 2 senses of the expression American watercress:
NOUNplantAmerican watercress, mountain watercress, Cardamine rotundifoliamat-forming perennial found in cold springs of the eastern United States
plantAmerican watercress, Belle Isle cress, early winter cress, land cress, American cress, Barbarea verna, Barbarea praecoxof southwestern Europe
English > American watercress: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningmat-forming perennial found in cold springs of the eastern United States.
Synonymsmountain watercress, Cardamine rotundifolia
BroaderwatercressAny of several water-loving cresses
English > American watercress: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningOf southwestern Europe; cultivated in Florida.
SynonymsBelle Isle cress, early winter cress, land cress, American cress, Barbarea verna, Barbarea praecox
Part ofBarbarea, genus Barbareabiennial or perennial herbs of north temperate regions
Broaderwinter cress, St. Barbara's herb, scurvy grassAny plant of the genus Barbarea
SpanishBarbarea praecox

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